Parking Brake - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

Fault
9 Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due to
braking that is heavier than
normal. The advantages of ABS
are no longer available. During
hard braking, the vehicle can no
longer be steered and may
swerve.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.

Parking brake

Manual parking brake
Always apply parking brake firmly
without operating the release button,
and apply as firmly as possible on
a downhill or uphill slope.
To release the parking brake, pull the
lever up slightly, press the release
button and fully lower the lever.
To reduce the operating forces of the
parking brake, depress the foot brake
at the same time.
Control indicator R 3 74.
Driving and operating
Electronic parking brake system
Applying when vehicle is in stationary
Pull switch m, the parking brake
operates self-acting with adequate
apply force. For maximum force, e. g.
parking with trailor or on inclines, pull
switch m twice.
The electronic parking brake can
always be activated, even if the
ignition is off.
Do not operate electronic parking
brake system too often without
engine running because this will
discharge the battery.
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